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Packing list for Moorea/Bora Bora

Hi! I was hoping some who have been there can help suggest a packing list.  I got bathing suits, cover ups, and summer dresses.  Did you wear heels or sandals?  Were you ever dressy or mostly casual?  Thanks!
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Re: Packing list for Moorea/Bora Bora

  • Hi there!

    We were in Bora Bora for a week at the St. Regis. I pretty much spent the day in sundresses or tunic type cover-ups, and sundresses for evening as well. I wore flip flops all week. I would pack a lot of dresses, maybe 2-3 cover ups and 1-2 pairs of shorts to wearwith a swimsuit, i brought a sunhat as well.

    Enjoy!!
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_honeymoon_packing-list-for-mooreabora-bora?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:11Discussion:2f0e1850-9e70-4454-afff-dd3614a273e1Post:35d81314-5325-44db-8d9f-049bf10ef522">Packing list for Moorea/Bora Bora</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hi! I was hoping some who have been there can help suggest a packing list.  I got bathing suits, cover ups, and summer dresses.  Did you wear heels or sandals?  Were you ever dressy or mostly casual?  Thanks!
    Posted by Benny618[/QUOTE]

    <div>I overpacked.  I didn't wear at least 1/3 of what I brought.  I figured it was like some of the Caribbean resorts where you had to get dressed up and it was NOT like that.  DH wore shorts to dinner most nights.  Skirts, sundresses for you are perfect.  I did not wear heels....only sandals.  Honestly, it was too damn hot when we went to be all dressed up.  :D</div><div>
    </div><div>We packed an inflatable mesh float.  One of my favorite things to do in Bora Bora was lounge in that in the lagoon.  I highly recommend.  We saw quite a few people who had similar water loungers/rafts.</div>
  • Here is my list for my South Pacific trips!

    Packing List (for 7 days)


    Clothing

    3-4 bathing suits

    7-9 t-shirts/tanks

    2-3 nicer tops

    2-3 pairs of shorts

    2 casual skirts

    2-3 sundresses

    long pants for plane ride

    light sweater

    1 pair of walking shoes/socks

    all undergarments

    2 pairs of flip flops

    1 pair of coral shoes

    hat

    sunglasses

    beach cover-up/sarong


    Health & Beauty

    sunscreen (and tons of it!)

    Tylenol

    bug spray

    Allergy

    Immodium

    Band-aids

    Antibiotic cream

    Itch stick

    Antacids

    Urinary meds

    Aloe

    Vitamins

    All prescriptions

    Toothbrush/paste/mouthwash

    Shaving cream/razor

    Shampoo/conditioner

    Q-tips

    Hair bands for long hair

    Toiletry bag

    Contact lenses/glasses (if you wear them)

    Chap stick

    Feminine products

    Brush/comb

    Deodorant

    Lotions

    Kleenex

    Face wash/acne treatments

    Nail clippers/file


    Travel Necessities

    Airline tickets/hotel vouchers

    ATM card for cash

    Passport/driver license plus photocopies

    Credit cards and photocopies

    Camera, film, memory cards, batteries

    Converter/adapter

    Underwater cameras

    Travel guides

    Calling cards

    Water bottle/collapsible cooler

    Copies of itinerary for contacts

    Sewing kit

    Small flashlight

    Binoculars

    Snacks (cereal, granola bars)

    Candy, gum

    Powdered Gatorade

    Beach bag (preferably waterproof)

    Trash bag for wet clothes

    Snorkel gear

    Tote bag for souvenirs

    Addresses for postcards

    Journal

    Candles/matches

    Books/magazines

    CDs

    Portable DVD player/laptop (for those connected!)

    Inflatable rafts

    Packing Advice

    Dos:
    Leave in hair conditioner. Good for all the swimming!

    Light sweater. The evenings get chilly!

    TONS of suntan lotion of all SPFs

    Water shoes for the coral

    Long sleeve swim cover-up

    DO NOT OVERPACK!!!

    Don’t Bothers:

    Hair dryer (in all hotels)

    Tons of daytime clothing. You’ll be in your swimsuit!

    Body lotions. Unless you use something for sensitive skin, there is tons of it available

    Make-up. The humidity is thick and you’ll always be in the water

     







  • this is great, thank you!!!!
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  • I just got back from the Cooks yesterday- used the list I pasted and everything worked out perfectly, and in fact, I probably overpacked. The only thing with the Cooks versus FP, though, is I didn't need as many nicer, "dress up" outfits. When I say dress up, I mean nicer sundresses. Absolutely do not wear heels, either! the locals make fun of the women who try to walk around on the pontoons in heels, avoiding the gaps in the wood or even getting their heels stuck in them!

     







  • In Response to Re: Packing list for Moorea/Bora Bora:
    [QUOTE]It was amazing! Aitutaki is gorgeous. I had serious doubts that it would like up to all of the islands in FP, but it did live up to it! I highly recommend traveling there, especially if someone is looking for a remote tropical getaway but wants to keep things at an overall better value. The NZD exchange rate was a serious cost saver.
    Posted by Jells2dot0[/QUOTE]

    Glad you had a great time!  I will have to add to my neverending list of places to visit.  :D
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